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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.80, 1,308.04 and 528.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.80, 1,308.04 and 528.23 is: 729.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.80 : 1,308.04 = 528.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.80/1,308.04 = 528.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.80x = 1,308.04 × 528.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.80x = 690,945.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,945.97/947.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.00

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